How much monthly ad budget do I need for retargeting to work in Nepal?
Retargeting requires a minimum audience size — typically at least 500 to 1,000 website visitors per month — before segmentation produces statistically meaningful results. In terms of budget, NRs 15,000 to 30,000 per month in retargeting spend is a workable starting point for a business with moderate traffic volume. Below that threshold, a single consolidated retargeting campaign may outperform a segmented one simply because segment sizes become too small to deliver efficiently.
Does retargeting work on Facebook in Nepal, or is Google better?
Facebook retargeting reaches a significantly larger active audience in Nepal than Google Display at equivalent budgets, because Facebook's daily active user base in Nepal is substantially higher than the local display inventory on Google. That said, the two channels serve different moments: Facebook reaches people in a browsing state, while Google Display reaches people actively using other sites. Running both in coordination — with shared exclusion lists and coordinated frequency — outperforms running either alone.
What if I do not have video content for YouTube retargeting?
YouTube retargeting requires video assets, but it is not a prerequisite for building an effective system. We start with Facebook and Google Display, which do not require video, and add YouTube retargeting when the business has video content or when we build it as part of a separate creative engagement. Attempting YouTube retargeting with low-quality or irrelevant video produces worse outcomes than skipping it.
Will retargeting ads annoy my potential customers?
Poorly configured retargeting — the same ad shown to every visitor at high frequency with no end point — does generate negative sentiment. Properly configured retargeting, with frequency caps, a defined sequence, and exclusion of converted users, does not produce the same effect. The people most likely to be irritated are those who already purchased and continue to receive ads, which is exactly what exclusion lists prevent.
How long before I see results from a new retargeting system?
The initial data set becomes readable within 14 days of launch, assuming sufficient audience volume. Optimisation decisions — which sequence stage to extend, which audience segment to increase budget for — are made at the 14-day and 30-day reviews. Meaningful ROAS improvement over a previous unstructured setup is typically visible within 30 days.